January 15: Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with your family at IHS

Family-friendly festivities to honor Martin Luther King

When: Monday January 15, 10 AM to 5 PM
Where: Indiana Historical Society, 450 West Ohio St. ∙ Indianapolis, 46202

If you would rather not take your kids to hear Christopher Edley, head over to the Sharing the Dream: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Indiana," an exhibit opening at IHS January 6. King had many ties to Indiana profoundly shaped the 1960s civil rights movement in the state. In the Lacy Gallery from January 6 through March 31, "Sharing the Dream" will feature documents, letters and images from the IHS collections, including rare photos of Robert Kennedy’s speech in Indianapolis where he shared the news of King’s assassination with the crowd. King’s “I Have a Dream” speech will be available as an audio component of the exhibition.

Monday, January 15, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., in celebration of King’s birthday with special family activities, performances and more that commemorate his work. Visitors can watch a short documentary on King, children can create crafts related to the civil rights movement, participate in a scavenger hunt and enjoy music and dance performances by Asante Children’s Theatre, Kenyatta Dance Company and more.

All free.

If this event sounds interesting, you should bring your family back to IHS on January 26 to explore Madame CJ Walker's "Treasured Collections" with an impersonator of Madame Walker.

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